Fallen Hero Survivor Benefit Fairness Act

On May 15, 2001, the House voted 419–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1727). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–0, Democrats 203–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result: Passed
Yes: 419
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: May 15, 2001

By party

Republicans214 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats203 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1727: To amend the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 to provide for consistent treatment of survivor benefits for public safety officers killed in the line of duty.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Fallen Hero Survivor Benefit Fairness Act: House Vote, May 15, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-110/fallen-hero-survivor-benefit-fairness-act (accessed 2026-10-16).